# 259 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

BBL 3033770056 · Block 3377 · Lot 56 · BIN 3077313  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/259-cornelia-street-3033770056  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-06

## Summary

259 Cornelia Street (Brooklyn, NY 11221; tax lot BBL 3033770056) is a two-family home (building class B2: two-family home, frame (wood)), built around 1910, on a 2,000 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as BASCOMBE JENNIFER. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,112,000. As of November 6, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, five active ECB violations, seven open HPD violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There was one 311 request in the past 12 months and six HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “259 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 (BBL 3033770056)”, data as of 2026-11-06, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/259-cornelia-street-3033770056. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant (East): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/neighborhoods/bedford-stuyvesant-east/unpaid-oath-tickets

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 5 |
| Open HPD violations | 7 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: BASCOMBE JENNIFER
- Building class: B2 – Two-family home, frame (wood)
- Year built: 1910
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,000 sq ft · Building area: 2,400 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-06

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,112,000, assessed value $66,720, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-04-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2005-04-10 from BASCOMBE, JENNIFER C; ROMAIN, SANDRA to BASCOMBE, JENNIFER C; BASCOMBE, DUANE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-06-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-06-19 from PASHOSH INC to BASCOMBE, JENNIFER C; ROMAIN, SANDRA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2002-01-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2002-01-07 from ROBIN LANE CORP to PASHOSH INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-12-10 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-12-10 from ELLIS, CATHERINE to ROBIN LANE CORPORATION, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-07-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-07-07 from COMMISSIONER OF FINANCE to CITY OF NEW YORK, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 1619 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-09-01 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-09-01 from GOODE HAROLD to ELLIS CATHERINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-04-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-04-28 from COUNTY COLLATERAL CORP to GOODE HAROLD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1966-01-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1966-01-30 from FONALLEDAS ANN; FONALLEDAS ENRIQUE to COUNTY COLLATERAL CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-10-02 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 301271692 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. PROPOSE TO REPAIR STAIRS ON 1ST FLOOR GROUND NO CHANGE IN USE EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2002-03-11 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 301271692: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2002-03-11, expires 2002-07-11. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-10-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-07 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (AEUHAZ1-FAIL TO CERTIFY CLASS 1 NONE): FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-07-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: WORK W/O A PERMIT. NOTE: AT CELLAR LEVEL FULL HEIGHT PARTITION WALLS ERECTED,GAS & WASTE LINES INSTALLED. ELECTRICAL WIRING & WATER LINES INSTALLED CREATING AN ILLEGAL 2 BEDROOM CLASS'A'APT. NO PERMITS OBTAINED. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-01-22 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV #35113494H ISSUED ON 7/17/15 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1RCNY 102-01. REMEDY: COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER &/OR FILE A C OF C.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2015-07-17 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 1: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO BLDG DEPT RECORDS. NOTE: PER HPD RECORD #226199 DWELLING IS LISTED AS A 2 STY 2 CLASS'A'DWELLING UNITS. NOW EXISTS AT CELLAR LEVEL 1 2 BEDROOM CLASS'A'APT(3PC BATHROOM W/SINK,SHOWER,TOILET. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-05-01 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV#35113494H ISSUED ON 07/17/15 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1, 28-204.4 AND 1RCNY 102-01. RMDY:COMPLY W/COMMISSIONER'S ORDE. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2016-03-12 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, class - 2: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN NOV# 35113493 ISSUED ON 07/17/15 AND TO FILE A CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1, 28-204.4 AND 1RCNY 102-01.REMEDY:COMPLY W/COMM'S ORDER. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2018-01-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF BUILDING MATERIALS AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2018-01-11 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF A SLIDE BOLT CAPABLE OF BEING LOCKED INSTALLED AT THE GATE AT FRONT YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION LOCKNUT AT WASTELINE OF SINK IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2015-12-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 2: § 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2, 2nd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-30 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-07-22 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: IMPROPER DISPOSAL BEDDING 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2021-01-28 | open (DOCKETED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Unpaid balance $300. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-09 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt APT3MA): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-02-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3): Door/Window – Window Frame; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Plumbing – Radiator; Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-10-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-10-18 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-08-03 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Plumbing – Basin/Sink. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-08-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1): Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Ceiling; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-04-24 | closed (Closed) | 311 request to DEP: Water System – Possible Water Main Break (Use Comments) (WA1). | erm2-nwe9 |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as BASCOMBE JENNIFER. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2005-04-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-04-10). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2005-04-10 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2005-04-10). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Jennifer Bascome, business city Queens. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Duane Bascombe, business city Cambria Heights. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Duane Bascombe. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-04 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: JointOwner Duane Bascome, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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